1. Student's full name: Do Manh An 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: July 26, 1985
4. Place of birth: Quang Ninh
5. Decision No. 2705/2020/QD-XHNV dated December 24, 2020, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes in the training process:
7. Thesis title: “Research on types of geotourism in the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark”.
8. Major: Tourism; 9. Code: 8810101.01
10. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Duc Thanh - Faculty of Tourism, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
11. Summary of the thesis results:
This study provides an overview and systematizes the theoretical basis of the origin and development of geotourism, tourism resources, tourism products, types of tourism, and the classification of tourism types. From there, it concretizes the concept of geotourism resources and presents a classification table of geotourism types, serving as a basis for analyzing and proposing types of geotourism in the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark.
Based on the classification table and tourism resource potential in the research area, the study divided the types of geotourism in UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark into 2 groups: (1) group of ecotourism types, based on exploiting diverse values of geology and geomorphology (volcanoes, cave systems, lake systems, waterfalls); diverse values of biology (Yok Don National Park, Dray Sap Special Use Forest and Nam Nung Nature Reserve); (2) group of cultural tourism types, based on exploiting diverse values of history (archaeological sites, national historical sites) and diverse values of culture and society (Central Highlands Gong Culture Space, Dak Kar - Dak Son stone musical instruments, Ot N'rong storytelling (epic), oral traditions, folk music performance art, customary laws of the M'nong people).
The project proposed six geotourism routes within the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark (with accompanying geotourism maps and geotourism routes).
The study proposed a direction for developing geotourism in the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark based on five content groups, aiming to ensure sustainable tourism development and tourism development linked to environmental protection.
12. Practical applicability: This document serves as a reference for students and trainees in the tourism industry and provides a scientific basis for the Management Board of the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark and the local government of Dak Nong province to select tourism types and develop tourism development plans for the geopark.
13. Further research directions: Research on tourism product development at the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark.
14. Published works related to the thesis:
1. Do Manh An, Nguyen Phuong, Nguyen The Phong, Nguyen Tien Dung, Bui Hoang Bac, Khuong The Hung, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao, Nguyen Xuan Nam (2020). “Potential of geological heritage resources in Ly Son Island area, Quang Ngai and conservation solutions”. National Conference on Earth Sciences and Resources for Sustainable Development (ESRD 2020), November 2020, pp. 7-12, ISSN: 978-604762277-1
2. Do Manh An (2022). “Geotourism at UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark”. Tourism Magazine, August 2022 issue, pp. 44-45.
3. Do Manh An, Tran Duc Thanh, La The Phuc, Nguyen Tien Dung, Bui Hoang Bac, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao (2022). “Types of geotourism at UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark”. National Conference on Earth Sciences and Resources for Sustainable Development (ESRD 2022), November 2022, ISSN: 978-604762277-1 (acceptance certificate available)
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Do Manh An 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: July 26th, 1985 4. Place of birth: Quang Ninh Provice
5. Admission decision number: 2705/2020/QD-XHNV; Dated: Dec 24th, 2020 by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University
6. Changes in academic process: None
7. Official thesis title: “Research on categories of geotourism in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark”
8. Major: Tourism 9. Code: 8810101.01
10. Supervisors: Assoc Prof. Dr. Tran Duc Thanh - Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University.
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The topic has reviewed and systematized the theoretical basis of the birth and development of geotourism, tourism resources, tourism products, types of tourism and classification of tourism types. From there, concretize the concept of geotourism resources and provide a classification table of geotourism types, serving as a basis for analyzing and predicting different types of geotourism in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geoparks.
On the basis of classification table and potential of tourism resources in the study area, outstanding values of geological heritage, cultural and geocultural heritage, the thesis has divided the types of tourism in the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark into 2 groups: (1) groups of eco-tourism, based on exploiting diverse values of geology and geomorphology (volcanoes, cave systems, lake systems, waterfalls); biodiversity values (Yok Don National Park, Dray Sap special-use forest, and Nam Nung Nature Reserve); (2) groups of cultural tourism, on the basis of exploiting diverse historical values (archeological sites, national historical sites, and tourist sites) and diverse cultural and social values. Festivals (Tay Nguyen gong cultural, Dak Kar - Dak Son stone instrument, Ot N'rong singing (epic), art-folk music performance, and M'nong customary law).
The project has proposed 6 geo-tour routes in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark (with attached tourist geological map and routes).
The thesis has proposed the development direction of geotourism in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark according to 5 groups of contents, in order to ensure the goal of sustainable tourism development.
12. Practical applicability, if any: Some contents may be useful not only to other students but also to the People's Committee of Dak Nong province in the orientation of tourism development.
13. Further research directions, if any: Conducting investigation and research activities with a view to promoting geotourism development in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark.
14. Thesis-related publications:
1. Do Manh An, Nguyen Phuong, Nguyen The Phong, Nguyen Tien Dung, Bui Hoang Bac, Khuong The Hung, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao, Nguyen Xuan Nam (2020). “Geological heritage potential of the Ly Son island area, Quang Ngai province and conservation solutions”. Earth Sciences and Nature Resources for Sustainable Development (ESRD 2020), pp.7-12, on November, 12th, Hanoi. ISSN: 978-604762277-1
2. Do Manh An (2022). “Geotourism in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark”. Travel journal, (8), 2022, pp.44-45. ISSN 0866-7373
3. Do Manh An, Tran Duc Thanh, La The Phuc, Nguyen Tien Dung, Bui Hoang Bac, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao (2022). “Typology of geotourism in Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark”. Earth Sciences and Nature Resources for Sustainable Development (ESRD 2022), on November, 11th, Hanoi. ISSN: 978-604762277-1 (have a certificate of acceptance)
